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2025-02-10 16:40:48Katy's Point of View
I smiled and nodded. I knew it wasn't what he wanted to say. But I was safe. I was saved from lying to him again and again. Saved from my own deception against the protests of my heart.
"I would love nothing more. It's not quite dark yet." I pointed out and he wrapped his hands around me, bringing us both down safely.
"Well... We'll have that crazy talk until we can see the moon. If that's okay with you."
"I'd love nothing more," I said, trying not to sound as giddy as I felt. I was also trying not to bury my face on his shoulder. I loved his lavender perfume.
"Tell me about your family." He said after a long comfortable silence. Um... Did&nb
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